Tuesday, November 27, 2012

We just had the opportunity to go check out Marmi Natural Stone while working on a client's new kitchen selections, and found some amazing natural stones. These were all new to us, so we really enjoyed seeing them.

Mystic Black Marble

Black Beauty Granite

Bianco Cristallo Quartzite

We couldn't find the name of this, but we LOVE it!

Brunello Granite Polished

A detail shot of the above to show the hints of sparkle found within it.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

So, how did we select our color palette for the Parlor? It all started with us finding an incredible rug!

The brothers at Sullivan Rugs are such a great resource to us, so we turned to them when we began looking for a rug for the show house. We gave them a rough size to work off of, and they pulled some great options for us. Once we saw this rug, we knew immediately that it was the perfect one! This rug is almost square measuring in at roughly 12'3" x 13'3". It is about 200 years old, but the colors are still so incredibly vibrant! It truly is unlike anything we have ever seen before. We wouldn't want to give it all away, but here is a little sneak peek of what it looks like.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

We are so excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in the 2013 Inspiration House!!!

This will be the third year for the show house which is run in conjunction with St. Phillips Cathedral Annual Antique Sale. This is our first opportunity to participate in this show house, so we are really looking forward to it. We had the opportunity to walk through the house back in August and had to submit a full presentation for the chance to participate. The panel consisted of several designers, and all entries were judged blindly.

Several weeks ago we had the opportunity to go back and see the house, and meet all of the other designers who had been chosen. We have such an amazing team working on the house! The home is actually located on the property of St. Phillips Cathedral in Buckhead, and is one of Atlanta's oldest homes. It was originally home to the Andrews family (Andrews Drive is named after them), but is now used by the church for counseling and community outreach programs.

The room that we will be working on is the Parlor. Located near the back entrance of the home, the Parlor is just off of the main hallway, and connects to the chapel. The room has all original trim work, including the fireplace and windows. Right now it's just a shell, but we have grand plans for this cozy little room.

We look forward to keeping you connected throughout our design process for this project! Please feel free to ask questions or comment on the progress.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

The title of this post couldn't be more true. Interior designers are often adopting different roles throughout a project, especially during an installation. During our large or initial installations, we have a crew to deliver furnishings and to help us install mirrors, art, etc. After the initial install, or for smaller projects, we handle pretty much anything else by ourselves. Luckily, as a team of three, we at least have six hands on deck at all times. It is not rare for us to be climbing on ladders to hang window treatments, potting plants, or moving furniture. During our last install we all ended up wearing many hats. Here are a couple photos to depict this below.

About Me

Yvonne McFadden graduated from The Art Institute of Atlanta with a degree in Interior Design and is an active member of ASID. She has over 8 years experience and founded her company after 5 successful years with a prestigious design firm.
As an Atlanta based interior design firm, Yvonne McFadden LLC is a small team of professionally and academically trained interior designers with a true passion for what they do. The firm's work embraces the concepts of simplicity, practicality, and function to create luxurious, high-end spaces. Ultimately their goal is to enhance the lifestyles of clients by understanding their way of living and designing accordingly. The team takes the time to get to know their clients, and get an understanding of the way they live so that they can best determine the needs.